When Qian Sheng and Jin Jinxiu learned that Zhang Muyao was pregnant, they asked Qian Duoduo to pick them up, and Qian Duoduo naturally agreed to be their driver.
Upon seeing the energetic Zhang Muyao, Jin Jinxiu couldn't help but grab her hand, saying happily, "Oh dear, you're our family's darling now! We have to take good care of you like a giant panda! We can't be careless at all; you have to be careful in everything you do. Especially since Lao San isn't home, you have to take extra care of yourself." After saying that, she thought for a moment, glanced at Qian Sheng who was chatting with Qian Duoduo beside her, and continued, "Old man, how about this? I'll stay here to take care of Yaoyao for now and won't go back to the village. I'll go back once Yaoyao's condition stabilizes."
Although Qian Sheng was a little reluctant to leave his wife, his daughter-in-law's health was more important, so he nodded in agreement: "Okay, I'll stay here for two days to check out the factory that Duoduo mentioned, and then go back to the village."
However, these things were not Jin Jinxiu's main concern. She held Zhang Muyao's hand tightly and asked, "My dear daughter-in-law, is there anything you particularly want to eat?"
Zhang Muyao smiled and replied, "Mother, I don't really have anything I particularly want to eat right now. I heard from Yugui that Duoduo has prepared a lot of delicious food, so you can decide what to do. Besides, Mother, your cooking is so delicious, I like all of it."
Jin Jinxiu looked at Wen Yugui with doting eyes, raised her hand and gently patted her shoulder, saying softly, "Silly girl, why don't you take good care of yourself here? Look, you've lost weight!"
Wen Yugui smiled, a sly glint in her eyes, and replied, "Oh dear, Mom~ I only lost weight these past few days. By the time you come, I'll definitely be like a balloon, 'flying' into a big meatball!"
Hearing this, Qian Duoduo couldn't help but interject, her tone laced with teasing and dissatisfaction: "Oh ho, who said that? That you can eat whatever you want and not gain weight? Mom, don't be fooled by Fourth Sister-in-law, she's just blatantly trying to scam you!"
Wen Yugui understood the underlying meaning in Qian Duoduo's words and recalled something she had casually mentioned a couple of days ago. It turned out this little girl had been holding a grudge! She couldn't help but chuckle inwardly; when had this girl become so petty? However, she also knew Qian Duoduo well. For a time, she had been busy trying to lose weight, jumping rope, running, and even various aerobic exercises. She herself couldn't understand those strange and unusual methods, but her dedication was admirable.
Qian Duoduo led Qian Sheng on a tour of the construction site. It was the dead of winter in Northeast China, the weather was freezing cold, and the land was covered in snow, truly a scene of "a thousand miles of ice, ten thousand miles of snow," the entire earth was blanketed in white. This winter in Northeast China was exceptionally cold, with biting winds that seemed to penetrate to the bone.
Qian Sheng himself was wearing a thick cotton-padded coat and trousers, with a fluffy dog-skin hat on his head, barely managing to ward off the bitter cold, but he still felt the chill coming from all directions, making him shiver uncontrollably. When he saw Qian Duoduo, he saw her wearing a stylish navy blue puffer jacket, looking exceptionally charming and cute. Her beautiful figure in the snow was like a blooming flower, a sight to behold.
When Qian Duoduo came out this time, she noticed Qian Sheng's slightly bulky clothes and frowned, but said nothing. She accompanied her father for a walk around the empty construction site, and then they returned home together.
As soon as Qian Sheng entered the house, he felt a wave of warmth wash over him, as if he were in a warm spring. He quickly took off his heavy cotton-padded coat and placed his hands on the radiator, hoping to quickly soothe his fingers, which had been frozen stiff outside.
Qian Duoduo returned to her room, took out two puffer jackets, one a black men's puffer jacket and the other a dark red women's mid-length puffer jacket, placed them on the sofa, and said to Qian Sheng with a smile, "Dad, this is the clothes I brought you from Harbin. This is the latest style from the factory in Guangzhou. Hehe, it's also my own stock, so I have priority to enjoy it."
Qian Sheng immediately waved his hand and said, "No need, daughter, you keep them for yourself! I can still wear these clothes. Besides, we need money to build a house, so you should sell these clothes to get some money."
Qian Duoduo looked at her father with concern and said, "Dad, don't worry about these things. I've already earned enough money to build a house, this little bit of money is nothing. Besides, I brought this back for you specially, so please accept it and try it out."
Qian Sheng smiled helplessly, his heart filled with emotion and relief. He knew his daughter's feelings, so he nodded, picked up the clothes and put them on. They felt quite loose, soft, and not heavy at all—perfect, perfect!
Just as Qian Sheng was about to return to Beian Village, Qian Mao returned, looking travel-worn. Beside him was a woman, Zhang Muyao's mother—Yu Xiyao. Her hair was slightly disheveled, but her face beamed with a wide, loving smile. She entered, immediately spotted Zhang Muyao, and rushed forward to give her a big hug.
Zhang Muyao hugged Yu Xiyao tightly, her eyes glistening with tears, and said in a choked voice, "Mom, why are you here? I've missed you so much!"
Yu Xiyao smiled happily, gently patted Zhang Muyao's back, and replied tenderly, "Mom knew you were pregnant and had been thinking about you, so I wanted to come and see you. Besides, I brought you a lot of things this time, which is why it took so long."
However, Zhang Muyao had no time to care about the things she had brought; all she wanted was to be with her mother. So, like a spoiled child, she clung tightly to Yu Xiyao's arm and pulled her to sit down. The mother and daughter snuggled close together and began to whisper secrets that only the two of them could hear.
The room was filled with a warm atmosphere, and sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating their happy faces.
Qian Mao also wanted to be by his wife's side, but with his mother-in-law there, he could only stand aside. So he came to Wen Yugui and said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, thank you for taking care of Yaoyao during this time."
Wen Yugui smiled and said, "I get along well with my third sister-in-law. Besides, we're all family, so let's not talk like that."
Jin Jinxiu smiled and patted Wen Yugui's hand, saying, "Fourth brother's wife is a good one. With her around, I feel at ease. Only when there are no people with dirty intentions in our family can our lives be better."
Wen Yugui always felt grateful to her parents-in-law. When she came to this family alone, her parents-in-law and family members gave her the greatest warmth and respect, which made her like everyone in the family for years after she married into the Qian family.
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